A Summer Science Camp is being offered at Delaware Water Gap NRA this summer/NPS

Kids living close to Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area in Pennsylvania and New Jersey can discover a fun, and educational, Summer Science Camp at the park.

Back for the third year in a row, the camp offers fun activities for visitors and families looking to make education fun over the summer. 

Beginning June 28, this free program will be offered on six consecutive Fridays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.  Each week, attendees visit different sites within the park to enjoy hands-on  science  activities and learn about different park resources. Participants may attend as many or as few sessions as they would like. 

Though the content is targeted for youth ages 8-13, children of all ages are welcome to attend. These education programs also meet Next Generation  Science  Standards for grades three through five.  

Creating opportunities for fun, interactive, and educational activities is a major goal of the National Park Service.

"Science Summer Camp builds a connection between participants and the natural and cultural resources found here in Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area," said Anna Grismer, the park's education technician. "This program provides opportunities for families to learn about the area in a fun, immersive, and creative way." 

 The schedule for Summer Science Camp is as follows: 

 June 28 at Dingmans Falls Visitor Center 

Learn about the secret superpowers native plants possess! Discover why the wide variety of plant life found at Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area is important for our environment. 

 July 5 at Peters Valley School of Craft 

Do you love hide-and-seek? So do animals! Enjoy activities based on the remarkable characteristics of native animals and how they stay unseen. 

 July 12 at Kittatinny Point Visitor Center 

How do you feel about after-school snacks? Aren't they fun? They give you energy to play and do homework! How do you think animals get energy to play? Learn about ecology and the food web of native animals in a beautiful environment. 

 July 19 at the Hialeah Recreation Site 

Did you know that the water you drink every day is the same water that dinosaurs drank over 65 million years ago? This is possible through the water cycle! Learn more about the amazing properties of water near the Delaware River. 

 July 26 at Walpack Center 

There is a reason "you rock" is a compliment! Rocks are super cool! Learn how scientists examine the past by studying rock types and fossils. 

 August 2 at Milford Beach 

"What we are is what we leave behind." Protecting our natural resources is everyone's responsibility, especially park rangers! The National Park Service preserves land for the enjoyment of future generations. Learn how you can help keep these parks safe! 

 Visit this site  for more details on the program and directions to each site.